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Post by mulchlady on Jan 26, 2011 11:43:09 GMT -5
My daughter is turning Sweet Sixteen on February 7th and she doesn't want to have a party. She is not the type for a big fancy party. But I want it to be special for her. I am trying to think of something to make up for her to give to her friends at school, kind of like a party favor, for her 16th birthday. Any ideas? I was thinking about getting those candy bar wrappers made up for her to give out. She is a great kid and I respect her decision to not have a party, but I still want it to be special for her!
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Post by cheerfulmom on Jan 26, 2011 12:31:52 GMT -5
Hi Lori,
I think you can buy M&M's with any message on them you like as far as candy goes. I know some people like to do special mother/daughter or father/daughter things for 16th brithdays, like a fancy dress up dinner out since they are almost grown.
Phyllis
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Post by northerncrafter9 on Jan 26, 2011 12:42:53 GMT -5
Lori,
The m & m idea as a birthday favor is a nice one. I love the idea of taking her out to dinner for her b-day! Great ideas Phyllis!
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Post by mulchlady on Jan 26, 2011 12:53:33 GMT -5
I was just on the M&M web page and they do have some cute tins that you can put the personalized M&Ms in. I think I will probably do that. We had asked her if she wanted to go to see a play in NY City for her birthday, but she never gave us a reply. We usually take her out to dinner at whatever restuarant she wants for her birthday, so I was looking for something different. Maybe she would like a manicure. I will have to talk to her again about it. She said she didn't want anything special, but I don't want her to look back and be disappointed that she didn't have something special on her 16th Birthday. Besides I want to have something different to scrap in her album this year! LOL  |
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Post by cheerfulmom on Jan 26, 2011 13:17:54 GMT -5
Well, I do know some people who specifically make it a father/daughter thing. They get dressed up and go out just the two of them since daddy's little girl is growing up. One family I know the Dad gives the daughter a special piece of jewelry like a charm bracelet that can be added to year after year.
Phyllis
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Post by Basketlady on Jan 26, 2011 15:36:52 GMT -5
I love the M & M idea. You could use the QK matchbox and customize it. Or the little take out box. That would be cute with a little banner with your DDs name on it, "Happy Birthday DD" or something similar. And you never know what will be in the CHA release!  |
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Post by craftygirl on Jan 26, 2011 18:41:33 GMT -5
For treats to share at school, how about treat bags with 16 pieces of her favorite candy? "Sweet 16!"
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Post by Basketlady on Jan 26, 2011 19:05:13 GMT -5
I like the 16 pieces of candy! Even 16 M&Ms would be good!  |
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Post by vicki7 on Jan 27, 2011 0:43:28 GMT -5
my hubby gave our daughter pink roses for her 16th birthday. That made her feel very special.
Vicki
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Post by mulchlady on Jan 27, 2011 11:44:59 GMT -5
Thanks for all the great ideas Ladies!! I went ahead and ordered the little tins of the personalized M&M's, I think she will really like them. I forgot about using the quickutz pizza box. Maybe I will make up a little tag or banner for the tins. I remember years ago for peoples 16th Birthday the girls would get Sweet 16 coursages made up with flowers and candy, but I know my daughter wouldn't like that, so maybe some sweetheart pink roses would be nice.
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Post by Basketlady on Jan 27, 2011 13:05:03 GMT -5
The M&Ms are a great idea. I'm going to keep that in mind for my kids' birthdays. I think they would like that!
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Post by mulchlady on Jan 28, 2011 14:51:30 GMT -5
Just thought I would let everyone know that I already got the M&M tins with the personalized M&M's in the mail today! Super fast! In case anyone is thinking of doing them for any future Birthday parties! They look adorable! Now to figure out what quickutz I am going to use to spice them up a bit!!
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Post by cheerfulmom on Feb 2, 2011 18:35:12 GMT -5
Wow, that was fast. That's good to know. I hope your daughter and her friends enjoy them!
Phyllis
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